Sport Safety International is proud to announce the launch of ConcussionWise™ Live, and the ConcussionWise™ Instructor Orientation Program via Live Webinar

Having educated over 110,000 people from 23 countries in over 130,000 online courses, Sport Safety International is a proven leader in concussion education for coaches, parents, athletes, and health care providers. After numerous requests, Sport Safety International is proud to offer the ConcussionWise™ course content in a live format, as well as an instructor program designed to train individuals to present the ConcusisonWise™ Live course. The first orientation program will be held December 4th, 2014 at 8pm EST.

What are the benefits of providing concussion education using ConcussionWise™?

Based on the latest recommendations: ConcussionWise™ Live is based on the latest recommendations on concussion prevention and management, and is consistent with the following authoritative sources:

2012 Zurich Consensus Statement on in Sport

2013 American Academy of Neurology Position Statement on Sports Concussion

2013 American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Position Statement on Concussion in Sport

2014 National Athletic Trainers’ Association Position Statement on the Management of Sport Concussion

ConcussionWise™ also contains resource information on concussion laws from all 50 states.

Reinforce information after the course: Participants will be able to review content presented in the live course at any time by logging into their personal account at Sport Safety International’s Online Learning Academy.

Completion certificates: All participants receive completion certificates upon successful completion of the course, which are available for printing at any time in the participant’s Online Learning Academy account.

Online course registration system: ConcussionWise™ Instructors can use the Online Learning Academy’s registration system to have attendees register online prior to the course.

Easily track concussion education and renewal: Coaches who successfully complete ConcussionWise™ Live will be automatically be listed in the ConcussionWise™ Registry. Administrators can use ConcussionWise™ Live courses in combination with the ConcussionWise™ Education Manager service to track completion and renewal information.

The ConcussionWise™ Instructor Program Orientation can now be completed via live webinar and online activities. The first webinar will be held on December 4th, 2014 at 8pm EST. Additional dates are also available.

Registration is now open, and space is limited. Reserve your spot today!

As a coach, you are responsible for the health and safety of your athletes, and it’s likely that you are aware of the recent focus on concussions in sports. It is important for coaches to understand concussion basics, as well as steps to prevent and properly care for concussions when they occur.

ConcussionWise PRO is a free online course developed specifically for coaches by Sport Safety International. At the completion of the course, viewers will receive a completion certificate.

As an athlete, it’s likely that you are aware of the recent focus on concussions in sports. It is important for athletes to understand concussion basics, as well as steps to prevent and properly care for concussions when they occur.

ConcussionWiseSPORTfor Athletes is a free online course developed specifically for athletes by Sport Safety International. At the completion of the course, viewers will have the opportunity to receive a completion certificate.

If you’re a parent of a young athlete, it’s likely that you are aware of the recent focus on concussions in sports. It is important for parents to understand concussion basics, as well as steps to prevent and properly care for concussions when they occur.

ConcussionWiseSPORTfor Parents is a free online course developed specifically for parents by Sport Safety International. At the completion of the course, viewers will have the opportunity to print a completion certificate.

Describe best practices regarding acute and post-injury care of concussions.

Understand best practices for return-to-play following concussion.

Sport Safety International is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers. This program has been approved for a maximum 2.0 hours of EBP Category continuing education. Certified Athletic Trainers are responsible for claiming only those hours actually spent participating in the continuing education activity.